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When Alejandro de Tomaso, of De Tomaso, acquired Maserati in 1976, he had ambitious plans for the marque. He wanted to combine the prestige of Maserati with a sportscar that would appeal to a wider audience than the earlier more highly priced models that had traditionally formed the Maserati range. The Maserati Biturbo features, as the name implies, a 2.0 litre V6 engine with two turbochargers and a luxurious interior. The car was designed by Pierangelo Andreani, an engineer from the De Tomaso team, and somewhat influenced by the design of the newer Quattroporte III, as can be observed on the front fascia. The Biturbo was initially a strong seller and brought Italian prestige to a wide audience, as well as competing (albeit unsuccessfully) in the British Touring Car Championship in the late 1980s, the European Touring Car Championship, and the 1987 World Touring Car Championship. The Spyder version was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1984, designed and built by world-class coachbuilder Zagato. Overall, 3,076 were built over a ten-year period, setting a production record for Maserati Spyders.

This 1988 example is specified in a subtle, yet timeless, colour combination of black paintwork over magnolia leather interior. The Zagato bodywork presents very well, as do the BBS alloy wheels, which have just been refurbished. In addition, the car was mechanically overhauled in 2022, an itemised inventory of the work is available on file, and the leather interior has been retrimmed within the last few months. And if that's not enough, the car has just been fitted with a new soft top! Showing just five former keepers, this example is supplied with a comprehensive service history, as well as 12 months' MoT, making it a tantalising proposition for scratching that 80s Italian droptop itch. Consigned by Charlie McCreery

Lot details
Year: 1988
Make: Maserati
Model: BiTurbo
Registration: FT86 KGK
Chassis No: ZAM3333B25DJA190129
Odometer: 46,170

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* Recent mechanical overhaul costing over £15,000

* Restored and thoroughly overhauled

* Low mileage example

Condition & Registration

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Maserati
Model series: Biturbo
Model name: Biturbo Spyder i
Manufacturer code: Tipo AM333
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1988
Mileage (read): 46,170 mi
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: Not provided
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Convertible
Power (kW/hp): 136/185
Cubic capacity (cm³): 1996
Cylinders: 6
Doors: 4
Steering: Right (RHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: Not provided
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Not provided
Rear brakes: Not provided
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Others
Manufacturer color name: -

Interior color: Others
Interior material: Others

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1988 | Maserati Biturbo Spyder i